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March 12, 2009 · Beech 58 · N8245H
Durango, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Durango, CO
Aircraft
Beech 58
Tail Number
N8245H
Operator
San Juan Pilot Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA213
Shortly after takeoff in the twin-engine airplane, the flight instructor announced a simulated engine failure and expected the student pilot to land on the remaining runway. The student pilot responded by reducing both engines to idle power, but did not pitch the airplane's nose down enough to maintain sufficient airspeed. The flight instructor responded by lowering the airplane's nose to the proper attitude before releasing the controls. Moments later the flight instructor realized that the student pilot was not arresting the rate of descent and was unable to react in time to prevent a hard landing. The airplane's fuselage and right wing sustained structural damage during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff in the twin-engine airplane, the flight instructor announced a simulated engine failure and expected the student pilot to land on the remaining runway. The student pilot responded by reducing both engines to idle power, but did not pitch the airplane's nose down enough to maintain sufficient airspeed. The flight instructor responded by lowering the airplane's nose to the proper attitude before releasing the controls. Moments later the flight instructor realized that the student pilot was not arresting the rate of descent and was unable to react in time to prevent a hard landing. The airplane's fuselage and right wing sustained structural damage during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:06 MDT
Nearest AirportDurango-La Plata County (1nm)
Runway21
Runway Length9201 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN8245H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSan Juan Pilot Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300 | Cont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 16 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Weather SourcePILO